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Meyer Shank Racing has replaced Tom Blomqvist with Helio Castroneves for the next two NTT IndyCar Series races in Detroit and Road America due to Blomqvist's disappointing performance. Blomqvist remains part of the team and may return to lead MSR's IMSA program in 2025. The team aims to improve their standings to secure a $1 million Leaders Circle contract.
The Indianapolis 500 began with chaos after a four-hour weather delay, as rookie Tom Blomqvist's mistake in Turn 1 led to a multi-car collision, causing several early retirements. Additionally, Marcus Armstrong and Katherine Legge retired due to engine issues, reducing the field to 28 cars within the first 23 laps.
A crash at Turn 1 on the first lap of the Indianapolis 500 took out Tom Blomqvist, Marcus Ericsson, and Pietro Fittipaldi. Blomqvist's car spun into the wall, collecting Ericsson's car, while Fittipaldi was hit by Callum Ilott while trying to avoid the crash. All drivers were unharmed, but their cars were significantly damaged.
The rain-delayed Indianapolis 500 began with a dramatic three-car crash at Turn 1 involving Marcus Ericsson, Tom Blomqvist, and Pietro Fittipaldi. The race, delayed by heavy storms, eventually started four hours late, with all 200 laps expected to be completed before dark.
Marcus Armstrong, Linus Lundqvist, and Tom Blomqvist successfully completed their Indy 500 Rookie Orientation Programs at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Blomqvist was the fastest, reaching a top speed of 220.176mph, followed by Lundqvist at 219.504mph and Armstrong at 219.252mph. The drivers expressed their excitement and enjoyment of the experience, with Armstrong looking forward to his full-time debut next season and Lundqvist feeling the magic and history of the iconic race.
Felix Rosenqvist has joined Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) for the 2024 IndyCar season, replacing Simon Pagenaud who has departed the team. Pagenaud has been sidelined since a crash in July left him with post-concussion symptoms. Rosenqvist, who has signed a multi-year agreement, will team up with Tom Blomqvist at MSR. Pagenaud released a statement wishing the team well and focusing on his recovery.